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March 25, 2024

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Swift Rise to Chief of Defence Forces: A Political Game-Changer in Uganda

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s recent appointment as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) marks a significant milestone in his career, potentially positioning him as one of the fastest-rising army officers in the Great Lakes

Crime

December 14, 2023

UPDF Soldiers Captured on Video Torturing Suspect, Face Court Martial

Three Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers will be tried publicly for the alleged torture of a suspected motorcycle thief. Since Tuesday, a video has been circulating on social media showing the

Crime·News·Security

May 26, 2020

UPDF Resumes ‘Shoot To Kill Orders’ Against Armed Karamojong Warriors

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ has cautioned Karimojong Warriors against attacks on military installations. Maj Peter Mugisa, the 3rd Division Army Spokesperson says the UPDF will invoke its powers to protect

Pictorial: Lt.Gen Mugira Inspects UPDF’s Modern Armoured Welfare Training School

The Managing Director National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Lt Gen James Mugira has inspected progress of the ongoing infrastructure development works at AWATS Kalama Training School implemented by National Enterprise Corporation(NEC) The works

July 2, 2020

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M7 ReAppoints Gen.Gutti As Court Martial Chief

The commander in chief of armed forces President Gen.Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has re-appointed Lt.Gen Andrew Gutti as Court Martial Chairman for the 4th Term. According to Military sources, Gen Gutti’s term had expired

July 1, 2020

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Covid-19 Crisis: French Govt Donates Relief Items To UPDF

The French Government has donated assorted items to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces towards the fight against COVID 19 Pandemic. The French Ambassador to Uganda H.E Jules-Armand Aniambossou handed over 2510 jerrycans of

July 1, 2020

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UPDF Mourns Fallen Bush War Hero Brig. Bell Tushabe

Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has lost another Strong pillar just days after losing Gen Kasirye Ggwanga. The UPDF Deputy Spokesperson Lt. Col Deo Akiiki revealed that Brigadier Jackson Tushabe Bell passed

June 30, 2020

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Pictorial: Lt.Gen Mugira Inspects Modern NEC Katonga Farm

The Managing Director of National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the business arm of UPDF Lt.Gen James Mugira has visited NEC Farm in Katonga as one of the NEC subsidiaries and the Egypt-Uganda Joint

June 28, 2020

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UPDF In Somalia Repulse Alshabaab Terrorists During Covid-19 Pandemic

The sector one commander in Somalia Brig Gen Richard Otto has expressed profound gratitude towards Battle Group commanders and troops serving under African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for their diligent service

June 20, 2020

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NEC: Lt.Gen.Mugira Lays Project Stone Of New Uzima Factory

The Managing Director National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Lt Gen James Mugira has laid a Project Stone on the new Uzima Factory and inspected progress of the ongoing construction works of a second

June 20, 2020

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UPDF Speaks Out On Woman Who Collapsed & Died At Their Head Offices

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have opened up about the sudden and tragic death of Annet Musumba, the mother of late Lt Andrew Muduli, which occurred abruptly on Thursday June 18,

June 18, 2020

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Covid-19: Panic As UPDF Soldier Tests Positive At Nakasongola Barracks

A Uganda People’s Defense Forces ‘UPDF’ soldier has tested positive for COVID-19. It is reported the soldier attached at Nakasongola army barracks had returned to the Barracks from pass leave and subjected

June 12, 2020

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LDU Man Accidentally Shoots Self Dead

A Local Defense Unit-LDU personnel in Agago district has died after accidentally shooting himself. The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Martin Okello who has been attached to Labwor-dwong army barracks in

June 9, 2020

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